O’Fallon Update The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri Winter 2011/2012 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Visit O’Fallon’s parks over the holidays Water, sewer and trash bill consolidation In an effort to be more efficient and ease billing procedures, the City of O’Fallon is currently in the process of merging all O’Fallon utility bills (Environmental Services trash and O’Fallon Water and Sewer bills), so that all O’Fallon utilities will be included on one bill. In order to make this change, residents will notice some changes on their bills over the next few months, including:
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By the end of December, all bills will be sent bi-monthly, meaning the bills will come six times per year. ome account numbers on bills may S change. Please check your account number to see if it has changed, and make sure to include the account number with all payments. The physical size of the bills will change.
The City of O’Fallon is always trying to improve our service to residents. We thank you for your cooperation and patience during this process.
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ack in the 1800s, an old millpond not far from City Hall was a favorite place for families, friends and sweethearts to go ice skating, with a big bonfire to keep skaters warm. The millpond has long since disappeared, but O’Fallon’s parks and amenities continue to offer great places to enjoy winter activities, especially during the holidays. Coming up on December 13, the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll offers a one-night chance to walk through the Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park. As you and your family and friends tour the holiday lights display, you’ll hear live music, watch fireworks over the lake, enjoy festival food, shop for gifts, and visit Santa, too. The $2 admission for ages 3 and up includes free parking. Or, bundle up the family and drive through the Celebration of Lights. A portion of the admission goes to local civic organizations and charities. Check page 3 for details. The Renaud Spirit Center, our City’s indoor recreation complex, will be open throughout the holidays except on Christmas Day. And on January 1, you and your family are invited to enjoy the center, free, from noon to 5 p.m. Don’t forget our City’s newest attraction, Brendan’s Playground, which is one of the best gifts our City has ever received. I am so thankful to O’Fallon’s residents, volunteers, parents and businesses. Because of your support, our City has an outstanding place for kids of all abilities to play together. From our families to yours, the O’Fallon City Council and I wish you and your family a truly Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2012!
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
“Keep it in the ‘O’” this holiday season
In this issue... Municipal News Celebration of Lights Snow Removal Roscoe’s Den Upcoming Events Calendar
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This year, do your holiday shopping at O’Fallon retailers. Find everything you need to shower your loved ones with presents and keep your City strong! When you shop, dine and play in O’Fallon, your purchases provide sales tax revenue to our City. These sales taxes pay for O’Fallon’s police department, civic services, parks and much more. “Keep it in the ‘O’” and support your hometown.
Look inside for the Winter Parks & Rec Guide